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The conversion of geothermal energy into electrical power or useful heat produces no CO2 and no flue gas emissions such as soot particles, sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides. The operation of a geothermal power plant is deeply friendly to the environment. The risk for harmful environmental effects is extremely low during normal operation and even during accidents. The low-risk systems result from the use of high-quality structural materials and from the mature technology with numerous safety precaution installations.
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Stober, I., Bucher, K. (2013). Environmental Issues Related to Deep Geothermal Systems. In: Geothermal Energy. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-642-13352-7_10
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